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How to Take Alfentanil Hydrochloride Injection and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Nov 03, 2022

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

IV- The recommended dose range is 8 to 245mcg/kg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity

Drug Name : Alfentanil Hydrochloride Injection

Alfentanil hydrochloride injection is a powerful morphine-like drug used for relieving the pain during the surgery with general anesthesia.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Alfentanil Hydrochloride Injection

International :

Alfenta

Last Updated on Nov 03, 2022

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